Md. Code, Alco. Bev. § 2-219

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session from Chs. 2-716, effective on or before 6/1/2024
Section 2-219 - Manufacturer's license
(a) This section does not apply to the holder of a:
(1) Class 2 rectifying license;
(2) Class 3 winery license; or
(3) Class 6 pub-brewery license.
(b) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, a holder of a manufacturer's license may sell and deliver a product produced under the holder's license to an individual located in the State if:
(1) the delivery is made by an employee who is:
(i) at least 18 years old; and
(ii) certified by an approved alcohol awareness program;
(2) the purchaser, or another individual at least 21 years old designated by the purchaser, is physically present to receive the alcoholic beverages at the time and place of delivery;
(3) the purchaser pays for the purchase at the time of the order; and
(4) the deliverer and the individual receiving the delivery each endorse a delivery form that the Executive Director approves at the time of delivery certifying that:
(i) the individual receiving the delivery claimed to be at least 21 years old and the claim was supported by documentary evidence;
(ii) the individual receiving the delivery knew that it is a criminal offense for alcoholic beverages to be given to an individual under the age of 21 years; and
(iii) the deliverer examined the recipient's identification.
(c) A holder of a manufacturer's license may directly ship alcohol to a consumer on request, only if the Executive Director:
(1) authorized, on or before April 6, 2023, the direct shipment of alcohol by the holder of a manufacturer's license; and
(2) authorizes the direct shipment after determining that:
(i) the shipment can be completed safely using a common carrier in accordance with other applicable laws; and
(ii) all applicable sales and excise taxes are paid.
(d) A holder of a manufacturer's license may not directly ship to a consumer during a calendar year:
(1) an amount of liquor that exceeds the equivalent of 18 standard size 750 milliliter bottles; or
(2) an amount of beer that exceeds 3,456 ounces.

Md. Code, AB § 2-219

Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 594, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 450, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 360, Sec. 3, eff. 5/18/2021, exp. 7/1/2024.
Added by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 359, Sec. 3, eff. 5/18/2021, exp. 7/1/2024.